Italian · Jesi, Ancona, Italy · Born 27 November 1964Italian football player and manager who won Serie A with Sampdoria and Lazio as a player, then led Manchester City to their first Premier League title in 44 yea
Roberto Mancini was born in Jesi, Ancona, Italy in 1964. He was one of the most elegant forwards of his generation at Sampdoria. As manager of Manchester City he ended the club's 44-year wait for a league title in 2012 — winning it on goal difference on the final day of the season with Agüero's 93:20 goal. He managed Inter Milan to three Serie A titles. He was appointed Italy manager after his failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and led them to Euro 2020 victory — his first European Championship in 53 years — and an unbeaten run of 37 matches. He resigned as Italy manager in 2023.
Leading Italy to Euro 2020 victory as manager
How They Played
Technical attacking midfielder with excellent vision and passing ability
Lasting Impact
Elegant player who became one of Italy's most successful modern managers
Career Honours
- Coppa Italia 3x (player)
- Premier League (Manchester City 2012)
- Euro 2020 (Italy manager)
- Champions League (Inter 1991)
- Serie A 1991 (Sampdoria)
- Cup Winners' Cup 1990 (Sampdoria)
- Serie A 2000 (Lazio)
- FA Cup 2011 (Manchester City)
- Nations League 2021 (Italy manager)
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna | 1981–1982 | 30 | 2 |
| Sampdoria | 1982–1997 | 424 | 132 |
| Lazio | 1997–2000 | 96 | 18 |
| Leicester City | 2001–2001 | 4 | 0 |
 Italy | — | 36 | 4 |
Italian Athletes